Verses

Well, Leanne had asked for some of the verses I had mentioned in a previous post, so I figured I'd just put them on here!

Isaiah 40:29-31 ~ He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Proverbs 31:25 ~ She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.

Colossians 3:22-24 ~ Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

I find this last verse in particular extremely helpful! Most often, I have heard this quoted from verse 23 on, which leaves out the fact that this is directed toward SLAVES! If our Lord calls slaves to work like this, how much more should I, who am gainfully employed, work for the Lord!

Hope these are encouraging to others as well! Do you have any favorite encouraging verses?